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North Fork Preserve County Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Aquebogue, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Fork Preserve County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about North Fork Preserve County Park
Super annoyed today. I have hiked many times with my dog in the north fork preserve, but today I was told by the groundskeeper that hikers aren't allowed in. Only hunters. It says on the county parks site this isn't the case "SHARE THE WOODS: Hikers are permitted in these areas throughout the archery season.
This is a new County Park underdevelopment. It was previously a private hunting and fishing club established in 1984. The bulk of the property, two parcels totaling 314 acres, were purchased by the county in 2011 for $18.3 million.
Nice place for a hike or bike ride. Pretty dense vegetation, not a lot to see. Trails had been mowed but there were branches blocking the path. No signs or trail markers or map. Saw one other person (birder) while there. Quiet, peaceful.
Plan your run at North Fork Preserve County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Phone(631) 854-4949
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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